As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

I’m sorry I have a German passport,” the serial-winning former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach quipped at his official unveiling in 2024. He had woken that morning to some unflattering headlines in the British media.

TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Finland in a 2026 International Friendly for free on ZDF. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Preparation time is almost over. The 2026 World Cup kicks off next month,

The USMNT's 2026 schedule is focused on the World Cup, but Mauricio Pochettino has one more high-profile friendly before leading the Stars and Stripes into the World Cup on home soil.

Four-time champion Germany targets redemption in World Cup Group E under Julian Nagelsmann. However, Die Mannschaft faces a stiff challenge from a defensively stubborn Ecuador, a tactically flexible Côte d'Ivoire,